10/08/2023 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm –

Dear Ella & The O-Tones at Paradise City Arts Festival Northampton from noon to 4 pm. Come see Dear Ella and The O-Tones collaborate to create a spectacular meeting of musical styles including Folk, Gospel, Swing, Blues, all with 3-part harmony! Fronted by Ann Percival, Mary Witt and Annie Patterson on guitar, banjo, ukelele, bass and snare drum, they will be joined by Coleman Hovey on piano and Doug Plavin on drums. Sure to be a fun time! Take a break from shopping the wonderful art and crafts in the food tent to hear some fun music while partaking of the culinary delights of local restaurants.

10/21/2023 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm –

Private Concert at Retirement Community with Mary Witt (vocals & bass), John Caban (guitar & vocals), Coleman Hovey (piano) one show for the memory unit and one for the general community. Live music makes such a difference for everyone, including seniors!

 

11/04/2023 @ 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm –

Dear Ella at Eastworks Open Studios in Easthampton will be a fun gathering! Tour artist studios then take a break to listen to music and have a snack in the wonderful Eastworks lobby on the first floor. Dear Ella 1 – 1:45 pm

Live music from 10 AM – 5 pm

Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes songs from jazz standards to blues to Motown to folk favorites. The band’s name, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, is a nod to the many women singers who have inspired them. Singing in harmony is something these three highly accomplished musicians have been doing their whole lives. Now, as “Dear Ella”, Ann, Mary & Annie bring their individual musicianship and talents together to form a dynamic trio. Come sing with them, dance to their songs, and enjoy their uplifting and beautiful harmonies with guitars, ukelele, bass, snare drum and banjo. Peace and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.

Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, & snare drum) co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing with her life partner Peter Blood. She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars and is a vocalist and rhythm instrumentalist with the Joni Mitchell tribute band, Big Yellow Taxi. She is a music educator, artist, and premiere song leader, and has led singing with communities around the world for over 3 decades. https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/music-bio

Mary Witt (vocals & bass) is a critically acclaimed singer and bass player for the Swing and Motown band The O-Tones. She is also a music producer, painter, and art educator. Inspired by multi-discipline artists like Joni Mitchell, Mary enjoys the conversation between music and visual art. Her German parents, early activists and social justice advocates, exposed her to both all her life. Her passion for music and social justice shines through her work. https://theotones.com/

Ann Percival (guitar, piano, rhythm & vocals) is a member of the iconic contra dance band Wild Asparagus. She also sings and plays guitar with the New England Swing and Motown band, The O-Tones. She is an artist, visionary, and educator. Music is in her blood. Ann used to spend time with her Norwegian grandparents including trips to the local Sons of Norway hall where everyone danced to and played traditional music. http://band.wildasparagus.com/about-us/

Listen here: Bandcamp: https://dearella.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearellatrio/

YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw

Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella

 

11/18/2023 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm –

O-Tones trio Paradise City Arts Marlborough

It’s always fun with music in the cafe! Come shop for wonderful art and crafts, then take a break with The O-Tones music mix of Swing, Blues, and Soul.

Mary Witt vocals & bass, Ann Percival vocals & guitar, John Caban lead guitar & vocals serve up some fun tunes from Ella Fitzgerald to Marvin Gaye, Bonnie Raitt to The Temptations.

11/21/2023 @ All Day –

Private “History of Rock & Roll” show for seniors with Mary Witt vocals & bass with Ben Kohn vocals & piano. This will be a fun survey of some of the musicians and bands that made R&R the hit that it was and still is! The O-Tones are available for music history shows with some background info and lots of music.

11/26/2023 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

The O-Tones Swing Sundays Hawks & Reed

Swing Sundays at Hawks & Reed is the last Sunday of every month.

The O-Tones alternate with Butterfly Swing Band. Swing dance lesson by Lindy League of Western MA at 3 pm. Live music for dancing and listening from 4 to 6 pm. Masks optional for now. No partner necessary. Lots of fun, no pressure atmosphere.

Mary Witt (vocals & bass), Ann Percival (vocals & guitar), Jon Weeks (sax), Coleman Hovey (piano), Doug Plavin (drums)

Upcoming 2023 dates:

The O-Tones:  Nov. 26

Butterfly Swing: Oct. 30 • Dec. 17

 

12/14/2023 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm –

Dear Ella music Oxbow Gallery at Easthampton Arts Walk

Dear Ella trio is looking forward to playing music for Oxbow Gallery group show artist reception on the night of Easthampton Art Walk. Oxbow is excited to be part of the monthly Art Walk in Easthampton and welcome Dear Ella to come play music at the reception. Mary Witt, a singer and bass player in Dear Ella is an artist member of the collective Oxbow Gallery and has 3 paintings in the group show this month “Compact Art”, a cash and carry event. Art makes great holiday gifts!

The Oxbow Gallery | 40 Cottage Street | Easthampton, MA 01027 | ‭413-203-1196

Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday 12 – 5 pm and Friday 12 – 7 pm.

Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes songs from jazz standards to blues to Motown to folk favorites. The band’s name, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, is a nod to the many women singers who have inspired them. Singing in harmony is something these three highly accomplished musicians have been doing their whole lives. Now, as “Dear Ella”, Ann, Mary & Annie bring their individual musicianship and talents together to form a dynamic trio. Come sing with them, dance to their songs, and enjoy their uplifting and beautiful harmonies with guitars, ukelele, bass, snare drum and banjo. Peace and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.

Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, & snare drum) co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing with her life partner Peter Blood. She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars and is a vocalist and rhythm instrumentalist with the Joni Mitchell tribute band, Big Yellow Taxi. She is a music educator, artist, and premiere song leader, and has led singing with communities around the world for over 3 decades. https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/music-bio

Mary Witt (vocals & bass) is a critically acclaimed singer and bass player for the Swing and Motown band The O-Tones. She is also a music producer, painter, and art educator. Inspired by multi-discipline artists like Joni Mitchell, Mary enjoys the conversation between music and visual art. Her German parents, early activists and social justice advocates, exposed her to both all her life. Her passion for music and social justice shines through her work. https://theotones.com/

Ann Percival (guitar, piano, rhythm & vocals) is a member of the iconic contra dance band Wild Asparagus. She also sings and plays guitar with the New England Swing and Motown band, The O-Tones. She is an artist, visionary, and educator. Music is in her blood. Ann used to spend time with her Norwegian grandparents including trips to the local Sons of Norway hall where everyone danced to and played traditional music. http://band.wildasparagus.com/about-us/

Listen here: Bandcamp: https://dearella.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearellatrio/

YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw

Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella

YouTube video of original song “Dear Ella” by Mary Witt:

https://youtu.be/AgVJNHhKfcs

12/16/2023 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm –

Jazz duo at Shelburne Springs MA with Mary Witt vocals & bass with Coleman Hovey piano from 6-8 pm. Cocktail Lounge and Patio Open Thurs-Sun 5-10

12/20/2023 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm –

South Hadley Council on Aging concert with The O-Tones. Please call to confirm attendance! The O-Tones are excited to play a mix of holiday and other music for South Hadley Council on Aging. Please join the band for fun Swing, Blues, and Soul tunes for all ages.

Jon Weeks, Ben Kohn, Ann Percival, John Caban,

12/22/2023 @ 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm –

Dear Ella private party in Northampton. Book yours now! Dear Ella loves playing for all sorts of parties and events including house concerts.

Annie Patterson, Mary Witt, and Ann Percival are “Dear Ella”, a trio from Western Massachusetts whose repertoire includes songs from jazz standards to blues to Motown to folk favorites. The band’s name, inspired by Ella Fitzgerald, is a nod to the many women singers who have inspired them. Singing in harmony is something these three highly accomplished musicians have been doing their whole lives. Now, as “Dear Ella”, Ann, Mary & Annie bring their individual musicianship and talents together to form a dynamic trio. Come sing with them, dance to their songs, and enjoy their uplifting and beautiful harmonies with guitars, ukelele, bass, snare drum and banjo. Peace and social justice are strong themes throughout their repertoire and mission, bringing people together through harmony and understanding.

Annie Patterson (vocals, guitar, banjo, & snare drum) co-created the world renowned songbook Rise Up Singing with her life partner Peter Blood. She sings with the swing band Girls From Mars and is a vocalist and rhythm instrumentalist with the Joni Mitchell tribute band, Big Yellow Taxi. She is a music educator, artist, and premiere song leader, and has led singing with communities around the world for over 3 decades. https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/music-bio

Mary Witt (vocals & bass) is a critically acclaimed singer and bass player for the Swing and Motown band The O-Tones. She is also a music producer, painter, and art educator. Inspired by multi-discipline artists like Joni Mitchell, Mary enjoys the conversation between music and visual art. Her German parents, early activists and social justice advocates, exposed her to both all her life. Her passion for music and social justice shines through her work. https://theotones.com/ 

Ann Percival (guitar, piano, rhythm & vocals) is a member of the iconic contra dance band Wild Asparagus. She also sings and plays guitar with the New England Swing and Motown band, The O-Tones. She is an artist, visionary, and educator. Music is in her blood. Ann used to spend time with her Norwegian grandparents including trips to the local Sons of Norway hall where everyone danced to and played traditional music. http://band.wildasparagus.com/about-us/

Listen here: Bandcamp: https://dearella.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/DearEllaTrio/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearellatrio/

YouTube short promo video: https://youtu.be/Tg_M_pba-Xw

Website: https://www.riseupandsing.org/annie/dear-ella